Power and Authority in Internet Governance: Return of the State?

Power and Authority in Internet Governance explores the contested role of the state in the digital society, examining state involvement in internet regulation and its consequences. The book includes case studies from around the world and considers greater state involvement based on values of democracy and human rights. It offers a critical and nuanced discussion of internet governance and is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and analysts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book explores the contentious role of the state in the digital society of today. It raises the question: Is the state making a comeback in internet regulation? If so, in what forms is state involvement taking place, and what are the implications for the future?

This comprehensive volume features case studies from various parts of the world, covering a wide range of topics related to internet infrastructure, data, and content. It goes beyond a simplistic binary between liberalism and authoritarianism to consider the possibility of greater state involvement based on values of democracy and human rights.

The book views internet governance as a complex realm where power is contested among diverse non-state and state actors operating at local, national, regional, and global scales. It offers a critical and nuanced discussion of how the internet is governed and how it should be governed.

Power and Authority in Internet Governance serves as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in international relations, global governance, science and technology studies, and law. It is also essential for policymakers and analysts interested in regulating the global internet.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367726621